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| 18.11.2024 | Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, industry group says | Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, industry group says
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| 15.11.2024 | Harpers Ferry: A Tapestry of History and Adventure | Nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a living canvas of American history and outdoor adventure. This quaint town, steeped in tales of bravery and struggle, invites visitors to expl... |
| 11.11.2024 | Travel | Harpers Ferry: Where American history meets the great outdoors | It was here, in 1859, that abolitionist John Brown and his small group of men seized the armory in hopes of starting an uprising in the South against slavery. The raid itself was unsuccessful. His party was surrounded by federal troops, tak... |
| 27.09.2024 | Distribusion's $80 Million Leap: A New Era for Global Ground Transportation | In a world where mobility is essential, Distribusion is making waves. The Berlin-based B2B ground transportation marketplace has just secured a hefty $80 million in Series C funding. This investment, led by TQ Ventures, signals a bold step ... |
| 27.09.2024 | Stay cool and save energy with the best solar attic fans | Which solar attic fan is best?
As most homeowners already know, attics can get extremely hot. Lacking the proper ventilation found in the rest of the home, these upper rooms can feel like they’re baking in the sun, sometimes leaving you wit... |
| 26.09.2024 | Distribusion Raises $80M in Series C Funding | Distribusion, a Berlin, Germany-based B2B ground transportation marketplace, raised $80M in Series C funding.
The round was led by TQ Ventures, with participation from existing investor Lightrock.
The company intends to use the funds to acc... |
| 26.09.2024 | Berlin-based Distribusion secures $80M for global ground transport accessibility | Berlin-headquartered B2B ground transportation marketplace Distribusion has raised a heavily oversubscribed $80 million Series C funding round led by TQ Ventures, with super pro-rata participation from existing investor Lightrock.
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| 17.09.2024 | Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor: Sundance is great, but it’s not for Boulder; goodbye, tribe, I’m voting for Trump; RTD commuter rail proposal is a waste of money | Sundance is great, but I don’t want it in Boulder
I have been to the Sundance Film Festival twice. While it was many years ago, I do want to bring up a few thoughts regarding wooing the Festival to Boulder. I understand the economic boon th... |
| 05.09.2024 | Rand Logistics Announces Leadership Transition | Dave Foster to Retire; Former Andrie Chairman and Rand Board Member Greg Binion Appointed Interim CEO
Company Adds Leading Transportation Executive Dave Barger to Board
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand Logistics, Inc.... |
| 17.08.2024 | The Dawn of Insight: Luminoso and Qlik's Game-Changing Partnership | In the fast-paced world of data analytics, partnerships can be the spark that ignites innovation. Luminoso, a leader in AI-driven text analytics, has joined forces with Qlik, a titan in data integration and business intelligence. This colla... |
| 16.08.2024 | Winners of the 2024 National ORBIE Awards Announced By Inspire Leadership Network | For over 25 years, the ORBIE® Awards have recognized technology executives for outstanding leadership and the business value created by technology innovation. On August 15, 2024, ORBIE winners from across North America came together in-pers... |
| 29.07.2024 | Direct Train Service to the Great New York State Fair | Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service this summer to and from the Empire State’s largest annual event – t... |
| 16.07.2024 | Meet Stadler’s FLIRT H2: The 1st Hydrogen-Powered Train to Operate in the US Starting This 2024 | By Isaiah Richard
Published Jul 16, 2024 8:38AM EDT
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The record-holding and revolutionary hydrogen-powered train, ZEMU, a.k.a. Stadler's ... |
| 03.07.2024 | Richmonders could someday get to Raleigh within 2-ish hours without driving | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Richmonders are one step closer to getting to Raleigh, North Carolina as quickly as they get to D.C. — via train, at least.
The big picture: Construction on a long-aw... |
| 19.06.2024 | Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles | In an era of accelerated technological advancements, recent incidents involving data breaches and security vulnerabilities have exposed critical challenges in the tech landscape.
Notable industry leaders have weighed in on these concerns, u... |
| 13.06.2024 | SANDAG unveils Del Mar tunnel options | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
San Diego regional planners are down to three possible routes to relocate railroad tracks from Del Mar's coastal bluffs to a new tunnel under the city.
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| 29.05.2024 | Travel | Here’s how to stay safe when visiting national parks this summer | In fact, in extreme heat conditions, it may even be best to stay in your vehicle amid the comfort of air conditioning and explore the park by car, said Andler.
Her comments were part of a larger National Park Service media conference call, ... |
| 28.05.2024 | Amtrak changes schedule in the Northeast Corridor due to heat | Severe weather rocks NYC area with thunderstorms and hail
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Amtrak passengers traveling in the Northeast Corridor — the busy rail line linking Boston, New York and other cities i... |
| 19.05.2024 | Child among 3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train | 2 adults, 1 child killed after Amtrak train hits car outside Buffalo, New York
2 adults, 1 child killed after Amtrak train hits car outside Buffalo, New York 00:26
A 6-year-old boy was among three people killed when a northbound Amtrak trai... |
| 14.05.2024 | Union Station's long-anticipated renovation is slowing moving forward | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The long-running plan to redevelop Union Station is inching forward.
Why it matters: Union Station is already a critical part of travel infrastructure for the DMV and the Northeast Corridor, and the r... |
| 10.05.2024 | This railway stock has surged 49% from March low; zoomed 312% in 1 year | - |
| 01.05.2024 | Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, no other injuries reported, officials say | Wisconsin middle school locked down over active shooter outside building
Wisconsin middle school locked down over active shooter outside building 00:30
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. — Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized&qu... |
| 26.04.2024 | Tickets Now on Sale for Berkshire Flyer Seasonal Passenger Rail Service between New York City and Pittsfield, Massachusetts | Pittsfield — Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), is announcing tickets are now on sale for the Berkshire Flyer, the seasonal summer p... |
| 19.04.2024 | Railways to operate highest ever summer train trips to manage travel surge | - |
| 05.04.2024 | Earthquake rattles NYC and beyond: "One of the largest" East Coast quakes in the last century | New York earthquake update from Mayor Eric Adams and city officials| Full coverage
New York earthquake update from Mayor Eric Adams and city officials| Full coverage 08:16
NEW YORK - A strong earthquake sent shockwaves throughout New York C... |
| 04.04.2024 | I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with its own bathroom. | Travel I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with its own bathroom.
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| 19.03.2024 | Conservative social media influencer charged for her role in Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol | A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police, according to court records unsealed on Mo... |
| 18.03.2024 | Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor: Boulder deserves better planning; train demonstration gets a thumbs-down; skiing the Louisville bumps | The people of Boulder deserve better planning
Boulder was once called The People’s Republic for its focus on protecting neighborhood and community quality of life. What we have today is a Corporate/Developer/Landlord Behemoth focussed on ma... |
| 11.03.2024 | Statement by Secretary Buttigieg on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget | Monday, March 11, 2024
From requiring private jet users to pay their fair share into our aviation operations and hiring more air traffic controllers, to strengthening supply chains and improving roads and bridges, the DOT budget request wil... |
| 08.03.2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth could be "first true high-speed corridor" | Travelers could get from Fort Worth to Houston in two hours if two proposed high-speed rail projects come to fruition.
Why it matters: A bullet train connecting Dallas to Houston would create the "first true high-speed corridor" i... |
| 07.03.2024 | Latest Headlines | Gov. Polis takes a demonstration train from Denver to Longmont | Gov. Jared Polis and other state and local officials rode an Amtrak demonstration train Thursday from Denver’s Union Station through Boulder to Longmont to highlight the proposed Front Range Passenger Rail plan that would run trains from Fo... |
| 06.03.2024 | ‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world | - |
| 29.12.2023 | I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders. | Travel I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.
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| 25.10.2023 | I rode on Florida's brand-new high-speed train from Orlando to Miami. I think it's overpriced but still more convenient than driving. | Travel I rode on Florida's brand-new high-speed train from Orlando to Miami. I think it's overpriced but still more convenient than driving.
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| 20.07.2023 | A Portland Swiftie's guide to Seattle | A parade of Portland Swifties will head north this week in their bedazzled get-ups and white cowboy boots to attend the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Seattle.
Here's what you need to know if you're going.
State of play: Seattle is the closest o... |
| 17.07.2023 | Gov. Wes Moore wants Democrats to deliver results. If he pulls it off, he could change Maryland for decades. | Redeem now
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently sat down with Insider to discuss his first few months in office.
Moore spoke of his success in expanding critical tax credits and his work to aid military veterans.
He stands firmly behind a new l... |
| 08.07.2023 | We paid $3,100 to book 2 family rooms and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. Next time, we'll save hundreds by reserving something else. | Travel We paid $3,100 to book 2 family rooms and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. Next time, we'll save hundreds by reserving something else.
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2023-07-08T12:28:00Z
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| 28.03.2023 | Sea levels are rising — and it's going to get worse. Here's how some communities are adapting | Our sea levels will remain elevated for thousands of years.
Scientists around the world agreed on that in last week's U.N. report about climate change, which found it is "unavoidable for centuries to millennia due to continuing deep oc... |
| 16.03.2023 | My sister and I squeezed into Amtrak's $600 roomette for 35 hours. Look inside our 23-square-foot space with a closet, beds, and no bathroom. | Travel My sister and I squeezed into Amtrak's $600 roomette for 35 hours. Look inside our 23-square-foot space with a closet, beds, and no bathroom.
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| 23.02.2023 | Cody Harvey, Founder of Kennected, Inc. Is Changing the Way CEO's Travel While Saving the Planet | Cody Harvey is leading corporate initiative to reduce carbon footprint by traveling differently.
While most CEOs are concerned with image and travel on private jets, one CEO is more concerned with his carbon footprint and taking travel back... |
| 11.02.2023 | I relied on Amtrak trains for a recent vacation. Here are 8 things that impressed me so much I'd absolutely do it again. | Travel I relied on Amtrak trains for a recent vacation. Here are 8 things that impressed me so much I'd absolutely do it again.
Amanda Adler
2023-02-11T13:15:00Z
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| 28.10.2022 | Massachusetts and Amtrak Officials Announce Valley Flyer Passenger Service Will Become Permanent | Northampton — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Amtrak announced today the pilot Valley Flyer Passenger Service will become permanent; a seven day a week service with connections in New Haven Union Station, allowi... |
| 21.10.2022 | 8 U.S. Train Trips You Should Take | Take the train into Richmond, Virginia. Adobe iStock/Christopher Boswell |
| 23.09.2022 | Amtrak Aims to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 | Plans center on increasing energy efficiency, followed by implementation of renewable fuels
Interim goal to achieve carbon-free electricity usage by 2030
Trains are among the most sustainable modes of transportation
As part of Amtrak’s visi... |
| 02.09.2022 | Take Amtrak From New York City To Visit The Best Of New England—Without A Car | With gas prices in flux and flights still unpredictable, rail travel ridership is up, as Amtrak reports a rebound of up to 85% of pre-pandemic levels in the Northeast. |
| 12.07.2022 | The best ways to get to and around Atlanta, Georgia, from the world's busiest airport to local transit tips | Travel The best ways to get to and around Atlanta, Georgia, from the world's busiest airport to local transit tips
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| 28.06.2022 | Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8 | PITTSFIELD, MA — Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), are announcing pilot seasonal passenger rail service to operate this year and i... |
| 28.06.2022 | Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service | HARTFORD, CT — In coordination with state partners at the Connecticut and Massachusetts Departments of Transportation, beginning Monday, April 25, Amtrak is restoring service of Amtrak Hartford Line Service trains (operating between New Hav... |
| 23.05.2022 | Governor Lamont Announces That M8 Electric Trains Have Arrived on Shore Line East | Press Releases
05/23/2022 Governor Lamont Announces That M8 Electric Trains Have Arrived on Shore Line East Electric Trains Emit No Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Service, Reliability, and Comfort for Riders
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| 12.05.2022 | Two GOP judges just stripped social media companies of basic First Amendment rights | The conservative United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a brief, unexplained order Wednesday evening that will throw the entire social media industry into turmoil if the Texas law at issue in this case is allowed t... |
| 05.04.2022 | The 7 best ways to get to and around Charleston, South Carolina, by land, air, and water | Travel The 7 best ways to get to and around Charleston, South Carolina, by land, air, and water
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| 28.03.2022 | Spring 2022 Is The Perfect Time To Take Your Teens To New York City | Early spring is a great time to take your family to Manhattan. Especially right now, with pandemic restrictions loosened, but tourism not bounced back yet, you can get great deals on hotels, and may be able to breeze into popular attraction... |
| 27.01.2022 | Outdoors
Outdoors | Colorado winter bucket list: 10 ways to celebrate the season, from recreation to relaxation | There’s a reason visitors travel from across the globe to Colorado in the winter. And if you’re a local, I don’t need to tell you that the state offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country, or that there are only so many ... |
| 04.01.2022 | I spent over 160 hours traveling to major US cities by train for $299. Here are 10 things that surprised me | A few things surprised me about traveling by train. Kaitlyn Cheung
As a solo traveler, I decided to explore the US by train with an Amtrak Rail Pass.
I was surprised by the fresh meals, friendly passengers, relaxing solitude, and feeling of... |
| 26.11.2021 | Black Friday 2021 Deals: Buy One Amtrak Ticket, Get One Free | Calling all travelers keen on a train sojourn in the new year: today, Amtrak kicked off its sixth annual Track Friday Sale, offering customers the opportunity to buy one ticket and bring a friend for free for travel throughout the Northeast... |
| 16.11.2021 | What you should know about traveling to and around Denver | The tent-like cover on the main terminal of Denver International Airport. Glenn Asakawa/The Denver Post/Getty Images
For adventure and sunshine, consider a trip to Denver, Colorado.
Denver is accessible by plane, train, and car. Once here, ... |
| 16.11.2021 | What you should know about traveling to and around Denver | Travel What you should know about traveling to and around Denver
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| 02.11.2021 | I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, and it’s the only way I’d ever travel long distance by train again | An Insider reporter took an overnight Amtrak train from Miami to New York City. Joey Hadden/Insider
I recently spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York City.
For $US1,000 ($AU1,327), I stayed in a Bedroom, which is... |
| 22.10.2021 | Your ultimate guide to Miami Beach | Travel Your ultimate guide to Miami Beach
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2021-10-22T13:58:42Z
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| 22.10.2021 | Your ultimate guide to Miami Beach | Founded in 1915, Miami Beach is a world-famous city filled with luxury hotels and renowned cuisine. Bernhard Lang/Getty Images
Miami Beach is home to energetic nightlife and historic architecture.
There are many hotel, restaurant, and activ... |
| 20.10.2021 | Your ultimate guide to Boston | Boston is one of America’s most historic cities.
There are many hotel, restaurant, and activity options when planning a trip to Beantown.
Insider has created a comprehensive travel guide for visiting Boston.
With Puritan roots and a seminal... |
| 03.10.2021 | I took a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to California. Here are 12 things that surprised me the most. | I didn’t know what to expect from this ride. Sojourner White
I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to Emeryville, California, for the first time.
The ride didn’t seem as long as I expected, and I didn’t feel too lonely, even as a ... |
| 16.09.2021 | 9 common mistakes Amtrak riders make, according to travel experts | You may be making mistakes on Amtrak. Shutterstock
Travel experts say Amtrak riders could be making some simple mistakes.
There are credit cards that should be used for bookings, and riders should consider scenic routes.
Some passengers are... |
| 01.09.2021 | A local’s ultimate guide to visiting Cincinnati | Cincinnati. Rudy Balasko/Shuttershock
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As a local, I’ve created a guide of the best things to do, see, and eat in Cincinnati.
Visitors should see a concert at Music Hall or a baseball game at the Great Amer... |
| 24.08.2021 | 65+ retailers that offer year-round student discounts in 2021 | ESB Professional/Shutterstock
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| 19.08.2021 | I took a 19-hour, overnight Amtrak train. Here are 10 reasons why traveling by train is better than flying. | Amtrak trains have some benefits that planes don’t. Shutterstock
I took a 19-hour Amtrak train from NYC to Chicago and realized there are benefits to train travel.
I didn’t have to wait in security lines or squeeze into a small seat.
Train ... |
| 11.08.2021 | I went on a 19-hour Amtrak train ride with a carry-on suitcase and a backpack. Here are 8 things I wish I’d packed and 4 items I’m glad I took. | Packing for an Amtrak train isn’t easy. Shutterstock
I took a small suitcase and a backpack for a weeklong trip that started with a 19-hour train ride.
I regret not packing items like slippers that would have made my Amtrak trip more comfor... |
| 03.08.2021 | 10 things to know when traveling long distance by train | Long-haul train rides aren’t for everyone. Shutterstock
Taking a long-haul train isn’t easy, so there are some things to know before making the trek.
When I took a 19-hour Amtrak ride from New York to Chicago, I learned you should travel al... |
| 03.12.2020 | Travel Essentials: 10 Best CBD Oils For Dogs | Model Gisele Bundchen walking off a seaplane on to a beach, followed by a man holding a Scottish ... [+] terrier dog (Photo by Arthur Elgort/Conde Nast via Getty Images)Contour by Getty Images |
| 09.11.2020 | Five Ways The Biden Administration May Affect U.S. Transportation | A Joe Biden presidency will affect U.S. transportation policy in many ways, including more funding ... [+] for national rail service with Amtrak. (Photo By Bill Clark/Roll Call/Getty Images)CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images |
| 09.09.2020 | Amtrak passenger railroad needs up to US$4.9 billion in US funding: CEO | WASHINGTON: Amtrak Chief Executive William Flynn told Congress on Wednesday the U.S. passenger railroad needs up to US$4.9 billion in government funding to avoid service and job cuts, and address mounting losses.
Flynn told a U.S. House sub... |
| 27.08.2020 | 50 Ways To Travel The World Without Leaving Home | Inspire wanderlust, without leaving home. getty |
| 20.08.2020 | Six Stunning National Parks You Can Reach By Amtrak — In Private Rooms | As we continue to face international travel restrictions, American travelers are eager to get out and rediscover the natural beauty available domestically, particularly in the U.S. National Parks. |
| 06.05.2020 | Amtrak Extends Perks And Status Due To Coronavirus | An Amtrak Acela Express passenger train pulls into the station on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in ... [+] Westwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| 10.04.2020 | Amtrak gets $1B in emergency funds as ridership plummets during coronavirus crisis | The US Transportation Department said Friday it released $1 billion in emergency funding for US passenger railroad Amtrak, which has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amtrak said last week that daily ridership was down 96 percent... |
| 25.02.2020 | The worst thing about airline tickets is officially coming to Amtrak | Advertisement
Amtrak's cheapest two fare categories will see major new restrictions on March 1.
Many tickets will now be completely nonrefundable if cancelled, with steep change fees. Previously, riders were only required to pay the differe... |
| 24.01.2020 | Amtrak's new trains are at 'significant risk' of being delayed thanks to poor management - and that could be terrible news for riders on its busiest line
Read the inspector general's full report belo... | Advertisement
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Amtrak's Acela service, which runs between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston, is its most profitable route.
Amtrak showed off the first of its new Acela trainsets this week, which are... |
| 23.01.2020 | Amtrak shows its sleek new Acela train in action for the first time | Advertisement
Amtrak revealed the first completed train for its new fleet of Acela trainsets being built.
The train was constructed in Hornell, New York, and will be tested in Colorado before the fleet enters service in 2021.
The new high-s... |
| 05.05.2019 | What it’s like to take a 35-hour ride on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
The Coast Starlight lounge car features floor-to-ceiling windows and lounge chairs where all passengers can enjoy the views.
It takes 35 hours to get from Los Angeles to Seattle on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train. Thirty... |
| 23.11.2018 | Gigantic Travel Sales Predicted For Black Friday And Cyber Monday 2018 | From Black Friday to Cyber Monday and now Travel Deal Tuesday, it might seem like the season of outrageous sales gets longer every year. |
| 22.07.2016 | Bad UX kills | Colin O’Donnell Contributor
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With autonomous vehicles it’s not about the journey, it’s about the destination
Smart cities are boring. Give us res... |
| 19.08.2015 | The Changing Face Of Today’s Consumer | Guest author Ori Karev is general manager of enterprise and the U.S. CEO of Gett, an on-demand purveyor of ground transportation.
Back in the 80s and the 90s, companies worked hard on their interactions with consumers. Everything was about ... |
| 30.06.2015 | Future travel: Flying cars and space hotels | STR/AFP/Getty Images
Driverless cars are coming. In fact, their technology has been arriving incrementally for years -- think not just of the Google (GOOG) prototypes but self-parking cars that are already on the roads.
Some of Tesla's (TSL... |
| 17.06.2015 | How the Private Sector Drives Infrastructure Progress | There are many ways to get from Point A to Point B if you live in the United States: car, bus, plane, Uber, whatever suits your fancy. But if some of our most ambitious lawmakers have their way, there will eventually be another option at ou... |
| 10.06.2015 | How these six industries are using SMS to strengthen customer relationships | In a mobile-first world, SMS is proving to be one of the most essential tools for businesses. From its critical role in communicating with customers globally to providing top security, this series produced by Nexmo explores key aspects of S... |
| 10.09.2014 | America’s Railroad Migrates Tier One Applications for Enhanced Business Agility | BOSTON, MA - (September 10, 2014) - CloudHealth® Technologies, the pioneer in IT service management for the cloud, announced today that Amtrak is relying on the CloudHealth platform to ensure its tier one applications are successfully runni... |
| 05.08.2014 | Amtrak Thinks 'Sharing' Your Photo Means Giving Up Any And All Rights In Perpetuity | Sharing is a universal concept. Or so you would think. But even a three year-old has a better grasp on the concept of sharing than Amtrak does. |
| 17.06.2014 | CloudHealth Secures $3.2M Series A Extension to Accelerate Hiring & Boost Sales | CloudHealth Technologies announced Tuesday it has secured a $3.2 million extension of its Series A financing, bringing the cloud management platform's total amount raised to $7.7 million.
The company raised $4.5 million in March 2013, with ... |
| 22.05.2014 | Amtrak signs three year partnership extension with SilverRail | May 22, 2014 - Amtrak, the US national rail carrier, has extended its partnership with SilverRail for a further three years. Under the agreement, SilverRail, the developer of the first global distribution platform specialising in passenger ... |
| 12.11.2012 | USA's first pay-by-app commuter trains launch in Massachusetts | Monday, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) launched what it claims is the first smartphone-based ticketing system for commuter rail in the United States. Riders of four different MBTA commuter lines can buy tickets in the... |
| 10.05.2012 | Geeks on a Train to stop in Philadelphia on May 24 en route to Boston | If Samuel Morse could see Geeks on a Train, a roving attempt to connect technologists in cities across the Northeast corridor, from D.C. to Boston, he’d likely be impressed at how far our communication tools have come.
Geeks on a Train cele... |
| 31.10.2011 | Amtrak Adds Free Wi-Fi Along Major East Coast Routes | Amtrak has announced an expansion of its free AmtrakConnectSM Wi-Fi service to 12 more East Coast routes. 60% of Amtrak passengers will now have free Wi-Fi access. Service is provided to trains via cellular data networks along the routes, a... |
| 16.12.2010 | The Luddite's Gift Guide | With all the hur-de-hur about technological gadgets on these very pages, I submit to you that there is one subset of the community that is underserved by our constant reportage: the Luddite. To that end, I propose a short exploration of the... |
| 29.10.2010 | Siemens Wins $466 Million Contract To Build 70 Green Trains | Siemens has snapped up a $466 million six-year contract to build 70 electric trains for Amtrak.
The deal, which is Siemens’ first major contract with the rail operator, is a significant coup for the company which is trying to aggressively e... |
| 16.10.2007 | Stay Connected while Waiting for Your Train | T-Mobile’s HotSpot Wi-Fi service is now available at five Amtrak stations in the Northeast Corridor. Sitting in a train station may not be as posh a visiting a coffee house or book store but at least now commuters can enjoy the Internet whi... |
| - | Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic: 5 things you need to know | BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Inbound airline travelers on American Airlines flight 283 from LAX wait curbside for pickup at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, April 30.
Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its ... |
| - | Amtrak announces ultra-cheap fares for late-night rides on popular routes | Amtrak unveiled $5 to $20 late-night train fares for some of its Northeast routes.
The cheap prices will be available for select routes between Washington, D.C., and New York running from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The new low fares come as travel de... |
| - | Travelers ride the rails to save money (and the planet) as Amtrak chases pre-Covid ridership | As domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes.
Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the environment than air travel.
Amtrak is trying to revive pre... |
